“forest berries are full of secrets. they hide and ripen in the shade, protected by twigs and moss. besieged by lush vegetation, berries constantly have to compete for sunshine and nutrients. however, the harsh conditions supercharge these forest treasures, making them potent and nutritious, flavorful and heady. we have collected and selected the very best and ground them into the mysterious forest chocolate bar!” – domantas uzpalis, chocolatier.
about naive’s forager collection
the forager collection is madly experimental and multilayered. at first, we deconstruct all ingredients and then combine them back to form one-of-a-kind chocolate bars with “patented” flavors. with this collection, we have created a new way of introducing flavors into the chocolate by using locally sourced and intense ingredients refined into chocolate bars for them to naturally extend the complex chemical flavour composition of cacao.
facts
every year, the bright but coll summer in lithuania ripens a luscious harvest of berries in the forests and bogs. juicy wild berries right off the stem or baked in a cobbler are a tasty seasonal delight for hikers and gatherers. approximately 50varieties of wild berries grow in lithuania, of which 37are edable!
the chocolate is made in-house with organic specialty cacao, which is mixed in certain proportions to form a clean, rich and flavorful base. the blend formulation is classified, but we can assure you it is top quality and fits perfectly with chocolate naive standards and values.
flavor notes
mixture of forest tastes and aftertaste. a little bitter and astringent but never boring.
pairing suggestions
excellent with parmesan cheese, game and soft cheese.
